INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU
Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great
PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Copyright© 2002 MTD SOUTHWEST INC All Rights Reserved.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer.
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DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.
NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR
MORE US PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
WARNING!
Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
II. Operating Instructions | |
A. Assembling the coupler | . . 7 |
B. Holding the Trimmer | . . 8 |
C. Adjusting Trimming Line Length | . . 8 |
D. Tips for Best Trimming Results | . . 8 |
E. Decorative Trimming | . . 8 |
III. Maintenance and Repair Instructions | |
A. Line Installation for the SpeedSpool® | . . 9 |
B. Installing a Prewound Reel | . 10 |
C. Cleaning the SpeedSpool® | . 10 |
D. SpeedSpool® Replacement Parts | . 11 |
E. Cleaning | . 11 |
F. Storage | . 11 |
G. Transporting | . 11 |
IV. Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
V. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
VI. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CONTENTS OF CARTON
This unit should consist of the following:
•TBSS Straight Shaft Trimmer
•Hanger
•Operator's Manual
•Product Registration Card
NOTE: This product has been rated for use on both gas and electric powerheads.
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